Using SoftBench File Compare

Understanding the SoftBench File Compare Window

SoftBench File Compare automatically copies contents that are identical in both files into the new file.

Highlighting Differences

These buttons enable you to change which difference between the left and right files SoftBench File Compare displays and highlights.

First

Moves the current selection to the first difference

 

between the two files and highlights it.

Previous

Moves the current selection to the previous difference

 

between the two files and highlights it.

Next

Moves the current selection to the next difference

 

between the two files and highlights it.

Last

Moves the current selection to the last difference

 

between the two files and highlights it.

If you select "Options: View Unresolved Differences Only", these buttons move the current selection highlight to the next difference where you have not made a choice regarding which version to put into the merged file.

Traversing by Single Line

The "Traverse by Single Line" button enables you to move line-by-line when merging one line at a time.

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HP UX SoftBench Software manual Highlighting Differences, Traversing by Single Line